Cleveland Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot is among the first to report that the Browns plan to rest starting quarterback Deshaun Watson and start QB2 PJ Walker at Seattle on Sunday.
#Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said P.J. Walker will start this week. Deshaun Watson will rest
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) October 25, 2023
Watson has been plagued with a rotator cuff injury since Week 3, and the Browns have sent mixed messages about his condition and availability in recent weeks that have left fans confused.
The Cleveland #Browns have failed to date to send a clear message surrounding Deshaun Watson’s injury to his throwing shoulder | @adamthebull #DawgPound | https://t.co/xy6AtrAf9m pic.twitter.com/8yB4Ut17wc
— Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show (@ultCLEsports) October 25, 2023
The decision to sit Watson is communicated well in advance of the Week 8 game.
From The Insiders on #NFLPlus: The #Browns will have QB Deshaun Watson rehab this week, which seems like a smart move. PJ Walker will start. pic.twitter.com/MXpJdJVL9V
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2023
In his return to the starting roster in Week 7, he landed on the right shoulder and also left the game to be tested for concussion protocol.
Coach Stefanski indicated that “residual swelling” has occurred which is the rationale for resting Watson.
“I just feel like with what happened in the game, landing on his shoulder, there’s residual swelling that’s affecting his throwing — I think it’s the best thing for (Deshaun Watson) to rest this week and focus on the rehab.” https://t.co/VzR1Q8feV4
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 25, 2023
PJ Walker has been the winning quarterback in both games he played.
The #Browns have managed to win both games in which PJ Walker has played.
Deshaun Watson continues to recover from a shoulder injury, which has been bothering him since he suffered it in Week 3 vs. the Titans on September 24th.
The Browns and Watson’s camp have been adamant… https://t.co/A9qO8HWx4b pic.twitter.com/176zyFSPVl
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 25, 2023
The Browns’ outstanding defense and special teams are picking up the slack for an injured offensive roster.
Myles Garrett has been named AFC Defensive Player of the week and Dustin Hopkins has been named AFC Special Teams Player of the week #DawgPound. pic.twitter.com/38O6f8eFAi
— Faithful Dawgs Podcast (@FDPodcastCLE) October 25, 2023
Watch the Browns, led by PJ Walker, take on the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday, October 29 at 4:05 PM EDT.
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